title: [The complications of cochlear implantation. Overview of the international experience].
abstract: The objective of the present study was to analyse potential negative consequences of cochlear implantation (CI) with a view to reducing the possibility of their development Vestibular disorders constitute the most frequent complications of cochlear implantation.Wound infections, acute otitis media (especially among the children), and meningitis are almost equally important.A single episode of otitis in the recipients of cochlear implants may have such serious consequences as meningitis. Approximately 20 new cases of meningitis following Cl are documented annually throughout the world. It emphasizes the paramount importance of prophylaxis of this condition, regular information of the patients, and long-term thorough observation of the children that survived after meningitis.
authors.forename: C Ia
authors.initials: CIa
authors.lastname: Kosiakov
authors.forename: A V
authors.initials: AV
authors.lastname: Kurlova
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000818:Animals; D002648:Child; D019929:Cochlear Implantation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D051381:Rats